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Omni Takes Top Spot in Guest Satisfaction Survey
Omni Hotels & Resorts ranked highest among 15 upscale hotel brands, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study.
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CC Gets Makeover in McAllen, Texas, Suburb
The International Convention Center in Pharr, Texas, is undergoing an estimated $800,000 renovation, which is expected to be completed by Oct. 1.
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Hampton Announces First LEED-Certified Hotel
Hampton Inn and Suites Sarasota/Bradenton in Sarasota, Fla., achieved LEED Silver certification, making it the first Hampton Hotel property to earn this recognition for sustainable building design, construction and operations.
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Marriott's Green Hotel Prototype Planned for South Carolina
The Courtyard Charleston/Summerville, planned for a 2012 opening in Charleston, S.C., will be the first hotel built using Marriott International's green hotel prototype, in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council.
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| Radisson Our Lucaya Resort |
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Just 55 miles off the coast of South Florida, Radisson Our Lucaya Resort is situated on 7.5 pristine oceanfront acres steps from Port Lucaya Marketplace and Count Basie Entertainment Square. Here you will find a choice of sparkling pools, an abundant selection of restaurants, entertainment venues and an idyllic oceanfront setting. Explore Grand Bahama Island's cities, villages and cays that offer lasting evidence of the many different peoples and cultures that have inhabited the island.
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Visit www.ourlucaya.com for more information.
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Caribbean/Cancun/Riviera Maya
Paradise Found
By LISA SIMUNDSON
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It could be time for your meeting to leave the mainland.
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With increased airlift, competitive pricing and top-tier facilities, the Caribbean is giving traditional convention destinations a run for their money.
Indeed, if "money" is the operative word here, be prepared to save more than you might have expected, as many islands are willing to do what it takes to get business from the U.S.
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| Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino |
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Announcing the grand opening of the new Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino, the first new full-service property in San Juan in more than a decade. This $210 million property features the largest casino in Puerto Rico, along with 35,000 square feet of meeting space. Designed for both business and leisure, this magnificent property also features a 57,000-square-foot pool deck and full-service spa, making it a signature property in the Sheraton family.
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For more information, click here.
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Site Scene
Alabama
Country Inn & Suites Saraland recently opened with 60 guest rooms. The hotel, located 10 miles from downtown Mobile, offers one-bedroom and extended-stay suites, and each guest room features complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access and flat-screen televisions. For more information, call 251.675.3580.
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Florida
The 162-room Margaritaville Beach Hotel debuted in June on the barrier island of Pensacola Beach in the Gulf of Mexico. The guest rooms, which include 24 suites, all overlook the bay or the gulf. The Land Shark Landing beach pavilion offers groups an open-air setting that includes beach ping pong tables and live music. Other amenities include complimentary in-room high-speed Internet access, meeting space for small groups, a business center, fitness center and a poolside tiki bar. A waterpark is planned for the future. For more information, call 850.916.9755.
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